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Article: Belmont Stakes 2011: Isn’t He Perfect Isn’t the Only One to Blame | Bleacher Report

June 15th, 2011 (No Comments)

I don’t know about this:  Maragh has the means, opportunity, and most of all motive. And it sure looks to me like he was the cause. Belmont Stakes 2011: Isn’t He Perfect Isn’t the Only One to Blame | Bleacher Report http://bleacherreport.com/articles/735593-belmont-stakes-2011-isnt-he-perfect-isnt-the-only-one-to-blame The blame of Animal Kingdom’s bad fortune seems to have fallen on one […]

Article: WV Derby on the Table for Shackleford

June 15th, 2011 (No Comments)

WV Derby on the Table for Shackleford http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/63575/wv-derby-on-the-table-for-shackleford It was widely publicized in the week leading up to the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) that trainer Dale Romans was unaware he was in line for a $50,000 bonus if Shackleford won the second leg of the Triple Crown. That bonus, offered by MI Developments to the […]

Article: Michael Lipper: Why fund selection is a lot like horse racing – Citywire.co.uk

June 13th, 2011 (No Comments)

If this sounds familiar, it’s because you’ve heard me preach these basic points for years. Didn’t know Mr. Lipper was a handicapper, but it would stand to reason… Michael Lipper: Why fund selection is a lot like horse racing – Citywire.co.uk http://www.citywire.co.uk/global/michael-lipper-why-fund-selection-is-a-lot-like-horse-racing/a499120?ref=citywire-global-latest-news-list As many of our blog community members and readers of my book, MONEYWISE […]

Article: Belmont Stakes 2011: John Velazquez has harsh words for Rajiv Maragh – ESPN

June 13th, 2011 (No Comments)

I tend to believe Velazquez…Jockeys are human after all and it’s not out of the realm of possibilities that Maragh was out for a bit of payback without hurting his own horse’s chances. The lesson here is how many random factors there are in a horse race, and why finding value horses at a price […]

Article: Belmont Winner Back at Monmouth | BloodHorse.com

June 13th, 2011 (No Comments)

Obviously, Ruler On Ice came out of the Belmont in great shape… Belmont Winner Back at Monmouth | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/63542/belmont-winner-back-at-monmouth A morning after his stunning upset in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 11, Ruler On Ice was back at his Monmouth Park barn in perfect shape, according to his trainer Kelly Breen.         “It’s […]

Article: 2011 Belmont Stakes Results: 5 Things We Took from the Race | Bleacher Report

June 12th, 2011 (No Comments)

:  Fine article about the Belmont with stunning photos. Agree with the author about Brilliant Speed. He looked like a winner mid stretch… Belmont Stakes Results: 5 Things We Took from the Race | Bleacher Report http://bleacherreport.com/articles/731643-2011-belmont-stakes-results-5-things-we-took-from-the-race The Belmont Stakes is over, and with it, the 2011 Triple Crown season. But the horse racing season most […]

Very Good News For Racing: Belmont Attendance, Handle Up Despite Weather

June 12th, 2011 (No Comments)

Very good news for racing!  Belmont Attendance, Handle Up Despite Weather http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/63536/belmont-attendance-handle-up-despite-weather In spite of rainy weather and muddy track conditions, a crowd of 55,779 wagered $10,098,573 on Belmont Stakes Day races, a 32.9% increase over $7,598,840 in 2010, the New York Racing Association reported June Posted via email from Michael Pizzolla On ValueCapping™, Horse […]

Article: Ruler On Ice rules in the mud

June 12th, 2011 (No Comments)

Ruler On Ice rules in the mud http://www.suntimes.com/sports/horseracing/5910975-417/ruler-on-ice-rules-in-the-mud.html NEW YORK — Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom nearly fell at the start. Preakness Stakes winner Shackleford faded in the stretch. The Belmont Stakes was up for grabs. And it was 24-1 long shot Ruler On Ice who delivered a huge upset Saturday in the final leg […]

Article: Belmont Park track is sloppy early Saturday morning

June 11th, 2011 (No Comments)

Belmont Park track is sloppy early Saturday morning http://www.nola.com/horseracing/index.ssf/2011/06/belmont_park_track_is_sloppy_e.html ELMONT, N.Y. – Light rain is falling, and the track is sloppy at Belmont Park at 7:34 a.m. EDT, about 11 hours before the Belmont Stakes will be run. The National Weather Service forecast says there’s a 50 percent chance of rain today. It’s too early […]

Article: Why This Is the Year for Your First Belmont Trip — The Sports Section

June 10th, 2011 (No Comments)

Having been to Belmont on many Belmont Stakes days, I can wholeheartedly recommend it.  Belmont is majestic and a reminder if the glory days of racing. Why This Is the Year for Your First Belmont Trip — The Sports Section http://nymag.com/daily/sports/2011/06/why_this_is_the_year_for_your.html New York City Racing Association officials are “hopeful” that the Belmont Stakes will draw […]

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